LOGISTICS 4.0: GOALS, TRENDS AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Logistics 4.0 generates a high number of new solutions. The scientific task is to generate an overview knowledge in this field and to show opportunities for the targeted further development. Research questions are: (1) What are typical goals and potentials of Logistics 4.0? (2) What current trends in ICT, production and logistics are influencing Logistics 4.0 solutions? (3) What are typical solutions of logistics 4.0? (4) In which areas do new research questions arise? The research is based on an analysis of new scientific publications and of own scientific projects according Logistics 4.0. Furthermore, the basis are also many years of scientific work and practical experiences in the area of logistics. The approach is based on the evaluation of the impact of trends on logistics solutions.